Facility Compliance Specialist - Warren Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; Manson (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation and Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Program Coordinator III (NS) to lead audits and compliance across its facilities. The role reports to the Warden and collaborates with regional and division leadership to drive improvements in operations and safety.

The position emphasizes ACA/PREA audits, policy guidance, and coordination of inspections, with a focus on maintaining compliance and transparent information flow to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience or equivalent
• Experience with audits, inspection procedures, and facility operations preferred
• Knowledge of prison policy and procedures and PREA compliance advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to section heads regarding ACA and PREA audits.
• Coordinate internal compliance, safety and health audits and inspections.
• Ensure SOPs and post orders comply with audit standards and division policy.
• Act as coordinator for monitoring strategic plan and KPIs; serve as Facility Public Information Officer.
• Collaborate with Warden, Region Director, and other leaders to enhance prison operations using audit results.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Report writing

PREA compliance

Audit/inspection procedures

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations | Program Coordinator III (NS)

Position Number 60067795 Grade NC12

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Reporting directly to the Warden at a medium custody male correctional facility and reporting indirectly to the Division Audit Administrator, this position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing hands on guidance and assistance to the section heads within their assigned facility (or facilities) regarding ACA and PREA audits.
• Providing technical guidance to the Warden(s).
• Coordinating internal compliance audits, safety and health audits and inspections and region inspections as well as ensuring all standard operating procedures and post orders are in compliance with audit standards and division policy.
• Serving as a coordinator for monitoring the strategic plan, the key performance indicators and as the Facility Public information officer.
• Working collaboratively with other prison section heads, the Warden, the Region Director, the Region Compliance Manager, the Division Audit Administrator, Director of Performance and Standards and other Division Directors to develop strategies for enhancing prison operations, using the results of operational audits, and other measures developed by this section.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of prison policy and procedures and/or facility operations.
• Documented experience with report writing.
• Documented knowledge of federal PREA compliance procedures.
• Documented knowledge of audit and inspection procedures in corrections.
• Documented experience working with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range: $47,703 - $83,479

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

About Warren Correctional Institution

• Warren Correctional Institution is a mixed custody facility that houses minimum, medium, and close custody offenders. The current capacity of Warren CI is 809 male offenders, with most offenders being housed in medium custody.
• Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may work at the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, gaining marketable job skills and self-confidence participating in the manufacturing of soap and cleaning products.
• Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may also participate in vocational training and educational courses to earn their HiSet/GED.
• They may also participate in the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program, which provides an opportunity for offenders to train service animals for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

Supplemental Application Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

ALL applicants must: Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302) Pass a criminal background check Produce a negative drug screening result Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations Possess a valid driver’s license Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [e-mail] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Celeste Renee Robinson Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.